I will speak a few words to the people with whom I have been
shaking hands.† We never feel quite well
acquainted with one another until we have heard each otherís voices, and having
an opportunity to make the acquaintance of the people of this most delightful
part of the United States, we want to talk a little.† I donít intend to say much myself, but to call upon several
gentlemen who are associated with me in the government, whom you will be glad
to hear.† To begin with I shall call
upon the gentleman who conducts the correspondence with foreign governments,
and who writes the high sounding words in the documents to which I have to put
my signature.† If you ever see my name
under such documents you must bear in mind that they were written by your
neighbor.† I hope he is neighborly.† I will mow introduce Mr. Evarts, the
Secretary of State of the United States.